Fed holds rates at 3.75%-4.00% and acknowledges inflation "remains elevated"
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged in the 3.75%-4.00% range in a 10-2 vote and acknowledged that inflation "remains elevated." The FOMC said gathering more information will help it determine the appropriate policy stance to bring inflation back to its 2% target. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack voted for a quarter-point rate hike. The Fed upgraded its assessment of the economy from "solid" to "strong."
In 35 seconds
- The Fed left its benchmark rate in the 3.75%-4.00% range, with 10 votes in favor and two against.
- The statement acknowledges inflation "remains elevated" and the FOMC says it will ensure price stability.
- Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack voted to raise rates by a quarter percentage point.
IASummary generated by artificial intelligence from a story by El País (Cali). It may contain errors: the original source prevails.




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